Warning! Don't look if you don't like corbels!!

12 years ago

Swoon . . . . . . I'm in love!

My kitchen is moving along. Just wanted to share some photos of my new peninsula complete with corbels. The counter is bar height so these are huge! I LOVE them.

Met with the granite fabricators today and did the layout for my granite. Granite is being installed on Friday. Can't wait to see it. Things have been going really smooth. Only real problem we ran into was early on when we ended up spending an extra $800 on electrical issues. We're five weeks in and estimate we have three weeks to go.

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a2gemini
12 years ago
Wow! Have to see on my computer for the full effect! We are still on the same time schedule!
gr8daygw
12 years ago
Good for you, it's beautiful and makes quite a statement. Can't wait to see it all finished.
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peonybush
12 years ago
That is amazing. I love it. The real center of attention.
ILoveRed
12 years ago
Can't wait to see the finished product. I'm sure it will be stunning.
CEFreeman
12 years ago
OMG.
They are definitely huge!
but they are also really beautiful.

I can't wait until everything's all together and finished. I gotta see "the look".

You must be SO excited!
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12 years ago
Stunning! I can't wait for final photos. I bet you can hardly wait to use that gorgeous kitchen! As I mentioned on the phone, your contractor is first class. What a great job!
michoumonster
12 years ago
wow! the details are amazing! can you tell me what dimensions they are?
do they take up a lot of cabinet space? i want some substantial corbels also, but don't know how much space i would be losing.
poohpup
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12 years ago
Michoumonster, the corbels are 41 1/4" tall, about 7 1/2" deep and 7" wide. I'm not losing any cabinet space because they are supporting a raised granite bar. They're taking up leg/seating space. Well worth it to me. I wanted room to seat three people at the bar and should be able to fit four.

Very excited to see things coming together. Especially happy at the moment because I just found a backsplash tile that is less than a 1/3 the price of the tile I was planning on using. Plus it is IN STOCK instead of a three week lead time. Oh happy day!

About 8 years ago I experienced a nightmare of a kitchen remodel. An absolute nightmare. I must have paid my dues because my contractor now has been a dream come true. Love everything about him. Great guy, great ideas, patient, totally listens to me and pleasant to have around. We're on schedule, on budget (the budget we agreed to after I busted my original budget lol) and my dog likes him. What more can I ask for. :)
aprilmack
12 years ago
oooooooooooooohhhhh.....ahhhhhhhhh......

Lovely indeed!
eleena
12 years ago
I didn't know whether I liked corbels or not, so I looked. I know NOW that I don't.

Just kidding! :D

They are beautiful, congrats!
poohpup
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12 years ago
lol eleena. I realize they aren't everyone's cup of tea. I love them enough to make up for anyone that doesn't. :)
remodelfla
12 years ago
Couldn't help it... your thread title made me look. Not a corbel person but they do look lovely in your space.
sprtphntc7a
12 years ago
WOW! they are stunning!! so glad everything is moving along nicely and you are happy with your GC. i know you will love your granite like I do!!!
can't wait to see that sink!!

best of luck this week, looking forward to the pics:)
amyellebull
12 years ago
Such a unique feature!!! I love kitchens that reflect the personalities of the people that live there. So cool!
clarygrace
12 years ago
They are beautifully crafted and will certainly be the center of attention in your lovely new kitchen!!! Can't wait to see it all come together. I loved your old kitchen, very stately!
We start demo tomorrow...I'm starting to panic...

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